Russia's threat in space, Ukraine's Maidan revolution ten years on, and more.
Thursday Reads
February 29, 2024
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Russia Is a Serious Threat in Space, but There’s No Need to Panic
by Todd Harrison & Clayton Swope
If Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon intended to harm other satellites, this is not a new idea or capability. Read it here.
Why Navalny's Murder Did Not Kill Opposition to Putin
by Andrew D’Anieri
Navalny's death should reaffirm existing priorities in countering the Kremlin’s worst abuses. Read it here.
Ukraine's Maidan Revolution: Ten Years Later
by Ed Verona
American politicians who question the need for U.S. aid to Ukraine should visit Ukraine to get a sense of the people who are defending the front lines of democracy and freedom. Read it here.
2024 Is a Year of Opportunity for Georgia
by Mark Temnycky
In October, Georgian citizens will vote in their parliamentary elections to elect new representatives. The stakes could not be higher. Read it here.
Podcast: Mitch McConnell—Last of the Republican Old Guard?
As Republican Senator Mitch McConnell steps down from his leadership role, who in the GOP will step forward to fill the void left by his historic tenure? In this special episode, Jacob Heilbrunn speaks with Harry J. Kazianis, executive editor of The National Interest. Kazianis previously served as part of the foreign policy team for Senator Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign and worked for the conservative Heritage Foundation. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
